Webinar Recordings & Presentations


To further assist you in the certification process, we have provided links to previous webinar recordings and presentations that supply information relevant to all aspects of our program. If you were unable to attend one of our online presentations, this is a great opportunity to learn about what you missed. Webinars are listed by action category.

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Arts & Culture


New Resources for Arts & Creative Culture Actions Webinar

December 2021

Creating Creative Communities

May 2020

The Art of Sustainability - Creative Placemaking and Your Community

July 2017

Creative Placemaking: Connecting Community, Culture and Economic Development

April 2014

 

Brownfields


Community Revitalization through Brownfieds

October 2019

 

Certification & Recertification


2024 Are you Ready to Submit for Certification?

February 2024

2024 Municipal Certification Webinar

December 2023

2023 Crossing the Finish Line Webinar

July 2023

2022 Program Updates Webinar

March 2022

Sustainable Jersey Tag Teams

May 2021

    Sustainability Champions

    May 2021

        Making a Game Plan For Getting Certified

        February 2020

        Moving Up to Silver Certification

        February 2020

        Stay in the Game! Strategize Your Recertification

        February 2020

         

        Community Partnership & Outreach


        Green Team 2.0: Building Your Capacity & Promoting Your Team

        March 2020

         

         

        Energy


        Bringing the Benefits of the Direct Pay (Elective Pay) Program to New Jersey's Local Governments and Tax-Exempt Entities

        September 2024

        Take Energy Efficiency to the Next Level! Sustainable Jersey -PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program Information Webinar

        February 2024

        Applying for a Community Energy Plan Grant: Resources and Technical Assistance Webinar

        January 2024

        NJ Community Solar Project Finder Webinar

        March 2023

        Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Program: Information Session for Municipalities

        December 2022

        Find Your Path to Energy Efficiency

        August 2022

        Accelerating the Electric Vehicle Transition with Outreach in Your Community 

        April 2022

        Best Practices in Planning and Zoning for Solar

        March 2022

        Funding for Transitioning Fleets to EVs

        January 2022

        Creating a Community Energy Plan: Resources and Technical Assistance

        January 2022

        Make Your Town EV Friendly: New Statewide Model EV Ordinance, New Sustainable Jersey Actions, New Funding

        December 2021

        Community Energy Plan Grants: A Primer

        December 2021

        Reducing Carbon Footprint of Municipal and School Fleets

        June 2021

        Join the EVolution

        May 2021

        Show Me the Data

        May 2021

        Reducing the Energy Burden: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for All

        May 2021

        Too Good to be True? Reducing Energy Costs with Community Solar 

        December 2020

        EDF Fellows Present: The ‘Getting Started’ Guide to Energy Actions

        July 2020

        Renewable Government Energy Aggregation (R-GEA)

        July 2020

        Adding EVs to Your Municipal Fleet and Community

        June 2020

        Sustainable Energy Communities

        June 2020

        Million$ Available Now to Fund the EV Revolution in Your NJ Community

        May 2020

        Case Studies from New Jersey's Community Solar Energy Pilot Program Year 1

        May 2020

        Community Energy Efficiency Outreach Made Easier with Sustainable Jersey Toolkits

        May 2020

        Tracking GHG Emissions from Municipal Operations

        May 2020

        Energy Actions To-Go

        April 2020

        Residential Energy Efficiency Outreach Campaigns: A Guide for Municipalities and Green Teams

        December 2019

        Getting Started on Energy Actions: Funding and Incentives from New Jersey's Clean Energy Program

        November 2019

        Getting Started on Energy Actions: How Energy Savings Improvement Plans Fund Energy Upgrades

        November 2019

        Planning Solar to Serve the Whole Community

        October 2019

        Navigating the Community Solar Application

        May 2019

        Community Solar by Municipalities

        January 2019

        Community Solar in New Jersey

        December 2018

        Strategically Maximizing the Energy Efficiency of Your Building Portfolio

        August 2018

        Success Stories in Residential Energy Efficiency

        May 2018

        Success Stories in Commercial Energy Efficiency

        April 2018

        Going for Bronze, Silver, or Gold? Success Stories in Municipal Energy Efficiency

        March 2018

        Alternative Fuel Vehicles for Municipalities and Schools

        January 2018

        Opportunities for Adopting EVs in Municipal Fleets: A Primer

        November 2017

        Commit Your Town to Climate Progress: Go for the Sustainable Jersey Gold Star in Energy

        June 2017

         

        Grants Program


        2024 Sustainable Communities Grant Program Webinar

        May 2024

        2024 PSEG Grant Cycle Informational Webinar

        December 2023

        Fund Your Next Sustainability Initiative

        May 2020

        How to Close Out Your $2,000 Grant

        April 2020

        Improve Your Odds: Tips to Strengthen Your Grant Proposal

        April 2019

         

        Health & Wellness


        Health Gold: New Actions to Increase Access to Healthy Food

        October 2021

        Health Gold: New Actions to Reduce Exposure to Lead

        October 2021

        Health Gold: New Actions to Build a Culture of Health in Municipal Government

        September 2021

        Spotlight: Gold Star in Health

        September 2021

        Tobacco Free Community Designation: How to Earn Points & Create a Healthier Community

        July 2021

        Protecting Drinking Water: New Sustainable Jersey Actions

        April 2020

        Healthy Decisions - Healthy Communities

        January 2016

        Air Quality and Asthma Solutions: EPA's Air Quality Flag Program

        October 2015

         

        Land Use & Transportation


        Crafting an Effective Complete and Green Streets Policy

        September 2024

        Community Design for All Ages Workshop Series: Workshop 3-Completing an Age-Friendly Implementation Plan & Housing Implementation Strategies

        February 2024

        Using the Enhanced Storm Water Management Ordinance Action to Meet New DEP Requirements

        February 2024

        Community Design for All Ages Workshop Series: Workshop 2-Completing an Age-Friendly Design Policy & Community Engagement

        February 2024

        Community Design for All Ages Workshop Series: Workshop 1- Completing an Age-Friendly Land Use Assessment & Data Gathering

        January 2024

        Community Design for All Ages Webinar

        April 2022

        The Complete & Green Streets Doctor is "In"

        May 2021

         

        Local Economies


        Helping Your Local Businesses to be More Sustainable

        September 2017

        Support Local Businesses

        July 2014

         

         

        Natural Resources


        Winter Best Practices to Reduce Road Salt Impacts

        December 2023

        A World of Difference: Green Infrastructure Resources for Your Town

        March 2022

        Enhance Community Water Resources Through Water Gold

        May 2021

        Leveraging Your Sustainable Jersey Efforts to Highlight the Importance of Water Quality Production

        April 2015

        Easement Stewardship: Inventorying, Maintaining, and Conserving Easements in Your Municipality

        October 2014

        Water Conservation Strategies for Municipalities and Community Organizations

        March 2014

         

        Public Information & Engagement


        Running Effective Virtual Public Meetings

        April 2020

        Tech Helps Build Communities

        January 2017

         

        Waste Management


        Preparing for the Statewide Single-Use Plastic Ban

        March 2022

        Maximizing Your Waste Management Actions

        July 2014